Display-rack.



R. J. SMITH.

DISPLAY vEAOK.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 25, 1909.

Patented Jan. 4, 1910.

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R. J. SMITH.

DISPLAY RACK.

APPLICATION FILED MAY 25, 1909. 945,626, Patented Jan 4, 1910.

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DISPLAY-RACK.

' Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 4, 1910.

Application filed May 25, 1909. Serial No. 498,220.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, RONALD J. SMITH, a citizen of the United States, residing at Lynchburg, in the county of Campbell and State of Virginia, have invented new and useful Improvements in Display-Racks, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to display racks.

One object of the invention is to provide an apparatus of this character adapted more particularly for exhibiting mens collars and neckties in such manner that ready inspection of a large number of the latter articles will be permitted without disturbing their arrangement, and in which the removal of a selected tie may easily be accomplished while leaving the remaining ones grouped in the order designed.

A further object is to provide an apparatus for the purpose above stated in which the display of the articles will be accomplished in a manner best calculated to attract the attention of prospective purchasers.

*ith the above and other objects in view, as will appear as the nature of the invention is better understood, the same consists in the novel construction and combination of parts of the display rack as will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of the specification, and in which like characters of reference indicate corresponding parts: Figure 1 is a vertical longitudinal sectional view through a portion of a show case equipped with the improvements of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a view in side elevation, partly in section, of a slightly modified form of a display rack. Fig. 3 is a top plan view. Fig. a is a vertical longitudinal sectional view through one of the necktie holders. Fig. 5 is a front elevation of one of the necktie holders. Fig. 6 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 6-6 of Fig. 5. Fig. 7 is a perspective view of a collar support. Fig. 8 is a vertical transverse sectional view through a collar support and its standard or rod.

In the embodiment of the invention shown in Fig. l the apparatus is shown as arranged within a show case S having a hollow base B in which is arranged an electric motor M of any preferred type, and provided with a suitable switch (not shown) by which it can be started and stopped. Se-

cured to the bottom wall 13 of the base are i a plurality of bearings 1, any number of which may be employed, and these are engaged by the lower ends of revoluble standards 2 and 3 which project upward through openings in the top wall 13 of the base.

In order to prevent the standards from grinding upon the bearings, thus to insure easy operation of the apparatus as a whole, each standard is provided with a collar 1 integral or otherwise, and which bears upon a pedestal 5, of ornamental character, secured to the wall B Each standard carries two fast pulleys 6, the upper one of the standard 2 being engaged by a belt 7 driven from the motor, and the lower one of the same standard being engaged by a belt 8 leading to the similar pulley of the standard 3. The upper pulley of the latter standard is engaged by a belt 9 which drives the next standard, (not shown), and this order is malintained throughout the series of standar s.

Secured upon each standard, adjustably or otherwise, are two or more collars 10, the construction of which is shown in Fig. 2 (one only being shown on the standard 2) and each of these collars is provided with radial arms 13, the outer ends of which carry trough-shaped flanged keepers 1% that are angularly disposed relatively to the standard. The keepers are engaged by neck tie holders, one of which is shown in detail in Figs. 4 and 5, as consisting of a shank 15 of sheet metal having at its lower end a flanged guard 16 which, as shown in Fig. 1, serves to hold the neckties M properly grouped. The rear side of the shank has secured to it at any point intermediate of its ends a clip 17 designed to engage with the keeper 1a and thus sustain the necktie holder in proper position while at the same time permitting its ready detachment for the purpose of allowing a customer to examine the neckties. To the upper end of the shank is secured a clasp which consists of a hood 18, in this instance of triangular form, to the sides of which is pivotally connected a locking lever 19, the lower end of which carries a roller 20 which, by co-action with a serrated rubber cushion 21 secured to the shank, serves to hold the neckties properly assembled with the holder and to protect them from damage, while the roller will facilitate the removal of the upper tie. In order to prevent accidental disconnection of the ties a spring 22 is employed which operates to force the lower end of the lever toward the shank and thus bring the roller into engagement with the ties.

The standard 2 carries at its upper end a collar support 23 which may be a disk of wood or other suitable material, and is provided with a marginal flange 24 to hold'the collar against dropping down. If desired all of the standards may be provided with a collar support, or only each alternate one as may be preferred.

In the modified form of the invention shown in Fig. 2, the standard 25 is stationary and supported by a pedestal 26 designed to rest upon a counter or other surface. Otherwise the construction of the different parts is the same as that above described.

It will be seen from the foregoing description that when the neckties are assembled with the holders these latter may be removed from the keepers to permit inspection of the ties by a customer without disturbing their arrangement, and to remove a selected one, it will only be necessary to spring the lever to move the roller away from the ties, where upon the selected tie will be withdrawn.

Then the motor is running, the effect produced will be highly advantageous to the merchant as an attraction will be afforded that will be sure to invite inspection by passersby.

I claim 1. In a device of the class described, the combination with supporting means, including a flanged keeper of a neck-tie holding and exhibiting device, comprising a shank having a clip detachably engaging the keeper, said shank being provided at its upper end with a hood carrying a springactuated lever, said shank being provided adjacent to its lower end with a terminally flanged guard.

2. In a device of the character described, a neck-tie holder comprising a shank provided adjacent to its upper end with a hood, and a spring actuated lever pivotally connected with the hood and having a terminal roller, and said shank being provided adjacent to its lower end with a terminal flanged guard.

3. In a device of the character described, a neck-tie holder comprising a shank provided adjacent to its lower end with a terminally flanged guard, said shank being equipped adjacent to its upper end with a hood, a spring actuated lever pivotally connected therewith, and having a terminal roller, and a resilient cushion supported upon the shank in registry with the roller.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

RONALD J. SMITH. lVitnesses:

D. R. CHAMBERS, W. G. WILLS. 

